Music, Theatre & Dance

Summer 2009

MUSIC
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private Instrument and Voice Lessons
For all levels and abilities for any aspiring musician over age 8. Upon registration you will receive 10 half hour private lessons over 10 weeks. Lessons will be set up to meet your schedule with some flexibility. You will be contacted by the instructor to schedule your lessons. Instructors will explain the policy for any make-up sessions if permitted. Sessions will begin the week of June 15 and run for 10 weeks.

When registering, please specify the string, woodwind, brass, or guitar instrument.

• ARHU — 1020M01 Piano
• ARHU — 1021M01 Strings
• ARHU — 1022M01 Woodwinds
• ARHU — 1023M01 Brass
• ARHU — 1024M01 Drums
• ARHU — 1025M01 Voice
• ARHU — 1026M01 Koto (13-stringed Japanese instrument which is provided)
• ARHU — 1027M01 Guitar (all types)
  ACC TBA — $219

GUITAR
Beginning Guitar—Start Strumming!
— Colin Thurmond
Practice strumming techniques such as bass/strum, alternating strum, and 12-bar blues. Learn scales, picking exercises and soloing techniques. Bring an acoustic guitar or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older.

• ARHU 1011M01 — Mon, 7:30-9 p.m., 6 wks, June 15-July 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

Intermediate Guitar
— Colin Thurmond
A continuation of Beginning Guitar of if you have previous guitar playing experience. Bring an acoustic or an electric guitar and a small amp. For students 18 years of age and older. Knowledge of basic chords is strongly recommended.

• ARHU 1004M01 — Mon, 6-7:30 p.m., 6 wks, June 15-July 20
  ACC TBA — $99, $15 book/CD fee to instructor

JAZZ
ACC Jazz Ensemble
— Cecil Lewis
Join the ACC Jazz Band. Class is for adults. You must have previous playing experience.

• ARHU 1002F01 Thu — , 6-8 pm, 15 wks, Aug 20-Dec 3
  ACC Main 2900 — $129

VOCAL PERFORMANCE
ACC Vocal Ensemble
— Mayumi Yotsumoto
Join the ACC Chamber Ensemble for those singers with previous experience. Learn madrigals to gospel

• ARHU 1017F01 — Thu, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, Aug 20-Dec 3
  ACC Main 1850 — $129

ACC Chorus
— Ron Kientz
Join the Arapahoe Community College chorus no matter what your music ability is. Class is for adults.

• ARHU 1009F01 — Mon, 7-9 pm, 15 wks, Aug 17-Dec 7
  ACC Main 2900 — $59

ENSEMBLE
ACC String Orchestra
— Rene Knetsch
Join the Arapahoe Community College orchestra. Class is for players age 12 to adult. You must have previous playing experience. Strings only, other instruments by permission of instructor.

• ARHU 1008F01 — Wed, 5-7 pm, 15 wks, Aug 19-Dec 2
  ACC Main 2900 — $129

DANCE AT...

Check in at the Gift Shop and identify yourself as an ACC class participant for that day. Additionally, meet your instructor 10 minutes prior to the class start time in front of the gift shop at the main parking area. Classes are held in the Hudson Residence, a one-story home located northwest of the gift shop.

Argentine Tango
— Spencer and Vanessa Larkin
Learn the fun, healthy, sophisticated steps of the Argentine Tango. Discover your hidden artistic talents while making new friends and receiving a mild workout. Learn to dance with total confidence. Dance shoes with suede or leather sole shoes are highly recommended. No rubber sole shoes. It is recommended that you register with a partner.

Spencer and Vanessa Larkin were instructed by world famous professional Argentine master dance teachers in Argentina. They have danced together for more than 30 years in social salons and have taught dance classes in Argentina, USA, Germany, Italy, France, and Chile.

• ARCR 1010M01 — Wed, 7-8:30 p.m., 4 wks, June 17-July 8
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $50/person

Hip Hop Dance at the Gardens
— State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts Staff
Discover the funky street styling’s of Hip Hop while getting a great workout! Practice exciting, high intensity Hip Hop moves and create combinations you can use on the dance floor. Promote your style, proper movement, musicality and fun. Register for this class each session and work on different choreography. Wear comfortable, athletic clothing/shoes and bring a towel or mat for warm up and conditioning. Bring a water bottle!

• ARCR 1015M01 (level I) — Tue, 6:30-7:30 p.m., 8 wks, June 23-Aug 11
• ARCR 1019M01 (level I and II) — Tue, 7:30-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, June 23-Aug 11
  The Hudson Gardens & Events Center — $120/person

DANCE AT STATE OF THE ARTS STUDIO
FOR DANCE AND THE PERFORMING ARTS
The following classes are held at a beautiful facility which is equipped with floating/sprung floors, mirrors and barres, a sound system with pitch control and air conditioning. The expert SOTA instructors work with you to develop your skills at your pace and promote individual style, proper movement, musicality and fun! Classes are co-ed. Due to high demand, many classes are available at two levels: a beginning class (Level I) and a class for students to continue after the beginning class and progress to a higher level (Level II). Couples and singles are welcome.

The last Friday of every 4 week session (July 17 and Aug 14) there is a Practice Party held at the Studio. Monthly Studio outings are scheduled to practice what you’ve learned in class at a real dance club with your instructors present.

Unless indicated otherwise in the course description, wear comfortable business casual attire in which you can move. Suede soled dance shoes are the ONLY footwear allowed on the State Of The Arts Studio floors. No outdoor street shoes! If you do not own suede soled dance shoes, socks and/or bare feet are welcome.

For more information about the instructors and studio, please visit www.SOTADANCE.home.att.net. The following classes are held at the State of the Arts Studio for Dance and the Performing Arts, 3265 S. Wadsworth Blvd. Unit H, Bldg. #2 Lakewood, 80227 which is on Wadsworth just north of Hampden (Highway 285).

Latin Dance
Come dance with OUR stars! Explore the sizzling Latin style that’s sweeping the nation on TV and in clubs. Learn the technique and stylings for Latin dances. Discover how to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Rhumba: level I
  Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, June 23-July 14
  ARCR 1037M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1037M99 — $80/couple
• Salsa: level I Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, July 21-Aug 11
  ARCR 1027M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1027M99 — $80/couple
• Cha Cha: level II (pre-requisite level I)
  Wed, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, June 24-July 15
  ARCR 1044M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1044M99v $80/couple
• Rhumba: level II
  Wed, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, July 22-Aug 12
  ARCR 1048M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1048M99 — $80/couple

Ballroom Dance
So we KNOW you can dance! Ballroom Dance is an elegant and popular dance form. Make sure you’re prepared for the next party, wedding or special event. Learn the technique and stylings for Standard/Smooth Ballroom dances. Discover how to lead and follow in order to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• Night Club 2: level I
  Tue, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, June 23-July 14
  ARCR 1034M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1034M99 — $80/couple
• Foxtrot: level I
  Tues 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, July 21-Aug 11
  ARCR 1033M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1033M99 $80/couple
• Waltz: level II (pre-requisite level I)
  Wed, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, June 24-July 15
  ARCR 1053M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1053M99 — $80/couple
• Night Club 2: level II
  Wed, 6-7 p.m., 4 wks, July 22-Aug 12
  ARCR 1057M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1057M99 — $80/couple

Swing Dance
Have a swingin’ good time! Swing Dance is a fun and popular style of dance that’s made a resurgence thanks to contemporary Big Bands making a come back. Learn the technique and stylings for Swing dances. Learn to lead and follow to achieve the ability to dance with anyone on the dance floor.

• East Coast Swing: level I
  Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, June 23-July 14
  ARCR 1038M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1038M99 — $80/couple
• West Coast Swing: level I
  Tue, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks, July 21-Aug 11
  ARCR 1029M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1029M99 — $80/couple
• Jitterbug: level II (pre-requisite level I)
  Wed, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks June 24-July 15
  ARCR 1051M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1051M99 — $80/couple
• East Coast Swing: level II
  Wed, 8-9 p.m., 4 wks July 22-Aug 12
  ARCR 1052M01 — $50/person
  ARCR 1052M99 — $80/couple

Social Dance Workshops
Keri L. McLean, National Dance Champion
Keri, a nationally acclaimed Instructor/Choreographer/Competitor, conducts a series of extraordinary workshops designed for the Ballroom, Latin, Swing and Country dancer. The “Turn Technique” workshop is designed for both Leaders and Followers and will focus on alignment and turn technique for various solo and partnered turns – great for ALL styles of dance. The “Cuban Motion” workshop is designed for both Leaders and Followers to explore the proper body motion desired in the Rhythm dances (Latin & Swing). The “Women’s Styling” workshop is designed for Followers and will explore body movement, gates and arm stylings applicable to Ballroom, Latin, Swing & Country dancing. Serious students are encouraged to take all three workshops in the series.

• Turn Technique Workshop
  ARCR 1068M01 — Thu, 7:30-9 p.m., July 23
• Cuban Motion Workshop
  ARCR 1068M02 — Thu, 7:30-9 p.m., July 30
• Women’s Styling Workshop
  ARCR 1068M03 — Thu, 7:30-9 p.m., Aug 6
  State Of The Arts Studio — $50/person (per workshop)

Adult Jazz and Hip Hop
Build a strong foundation in Jazz Technique and discover the funky street stylings of Hip Hop while you get a great workout! Practice high intensity moves and put together combinations you can use on the dance floor. Strengthen your core and build long, lean muscles while increasing flexibility and learning Jazz/Hip Hop techniques. Great as a starter course or for more accomplished dancers. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing such as dance pants and T-shirt or camisole. Jazz shoes or dance sneakers are the appropriate footwear.

• ARCR 1169M01 — Mon, 7-8:30 p.m., 8 wks, June 22-Aug 10
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

Adult Ballet Level I and II
Ballet develops strength, poise, grace, balance, agility and is a great cross trainer for sports! Work core strength while developing long, lean muscles and increasing flexibility while discovering this beautiful dance form. Practice the fundamentals of technique at barre and center and explore movement traveling across the floor and with center combinations. Discover Cecchetti, RAD, French, Russian and/or Vaganova styles of Ballet. Women should wear tights and leotard as a base and may add a skirt or layer dance pants/shirt over the top along with pink split soled ballet slippers. Full sole slippers are welcome if you already own a pair. Men should wear dance pants and fitted T-shirt along with black split soled ballet slippers.

• ARCR 1172M01 — Thu, 6-7 p.m., 8 wks, June 25– Aug 13
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

Adult Tap Level I and II
“Shuffle Off to Buffalo” and have a great ol’ time! Discover theatrical and rhythm styles of Tap dance and at the same time get some cardio conditioning and tone the lower body. Polish basic technique and fundamentals, for the beginning level tap student while continuing a comprehensive progression through higher level figures and combinations for the more experienced dancer. Learn basic technique and fundamentals for the beginning tap student. Wear fitted, comfortable, athletic clothing and Tap oxfords (preferred) or Character Taps/heels welcome if you already own a pair. No Mary Jane, Split Sole or Jazz Taps.

• ARCR 1171M01 — Thu 7-8 p.m., 8 wks, June 25-Aug 13
  State of the Arts Studio — $110/person

DANCE WITH DANCE-n-DJ, LCC.
These classes are held at the Grandview Grange which is located one block west of University off Arapahoe Road. Turn north on to Vine and go two blocks to Noble Place which is across from the South Suburban Ice Arena.

Beginners Ballroom Variety for Couples
Ballroom is back! Big Band sound and Ballroom nightclubs are the rage. Come and learn the basics to ballroom dancing including Foxtrot, Waltz, Swing, Cha Cha, Rhumba, and Tango. GREAT FUN in a comfortable atmosphere. Free dance party after fourth lesson on a Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1005S03 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, June 2-23
• ARCR 1005M01 — Tue, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, July 14-Aug 4
  Grandview Grange — $48/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)y)

Intermediate Ballroom for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Ballroom Variety Class or if you already have some dance experience, you may enhance your dance experience by adding more turns and variety. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Instructors are Rita and Ken.

• Samba:
  ARCR 1045S01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, June 2-23
• Rhumba:
  ARCR 1014M01 — Tue, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, July 14-Aug 4
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Beginners Country Western Variety for Couples
Learn all the basic Country Western dance steps with the DANCE-n-DJ, LCC. Have fun and enjoy the aerobic benefit of dancing! This class is designed for those who have no experience with Country Western dancing. Come and learn the basics and tools for the Two-Step, Country Waltz, Triple-Step, Country Swing, Cotton-eyed Joe, One-Step and the Electric Slide line dance. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• ARCR 1001S03 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, June 5-June 26
• ARCR 1001M01 — Fri, 8-9:30 p.m., 4 wks, July 17-Aug 7
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)

Intermediate Country Western for Couples
If you have completed the Beginners Country Western class or if you already have some dance experience, you are ready for the next step to learning more turns and dance steps. Free dance party after fourth lesson on Friday at 9:30 p.m. Your instructors are Rita and Ken.

• Specialty Variety:
  ARCR 1077S01 — Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, June 5-26
• Trip 2-Step:
• ARCR 1018M01 — Fri, 7-8 p.m., 4 wks, July 17-Aug 7
  Grandview Grange — $40/couple
  2280 E Noble Place, Littleton (west of Arapahoe and University)